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Birkensee – Birkensee Beach loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

Birkensee – Birkensee Beach loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

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Birkensee – Birkensee Beach loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

02:06

39.3km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.3 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.0 km

Weissensee (Erlenstegen Forest)

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The Weißensee is an idyllic body of water with a small island and is located in the Erlenstegener Forest and thus in the Sebalder Reichswald north-east of Nuremberg. It is …

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14.1 km

Bench and picnic table in forest clearing

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very quiet place, little public traffic, perfect for breaks or as a destination for relaxation!

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16.6 km

Bridge Fork at Pegnitztal East

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Better to cross the right bridge and continue in the valley, because that is more romantic.

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16.9 km

Satzinger Mühle Water Wheel and Restaurant

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very beautiful, large mill wheel
highly recommended for a detour

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17.2 km

View of Wöhrder Lake from Ludwig Erhard Bridge

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Very nice view of the lake - but with car traffic behind

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30.9 km

Birkensee

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Beautiful scenery and always worth a trip. Swimwear not necessarily necessary.

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31.2 km

The Birkensee is not developed for tourism, but very popular with many Nuremberg residents. The quarry lake is located about 20 kilometers east of Nuremberg, between Schwaig and Diepersdorf (municipality of Leinburg).

You can find more information here: br.de/franken/inhalt/heimat/birkensee100.html

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38.7 km

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

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From here you have a wonderful view of the weir and the Pegnitz. This has a length of about 113 km.
The river name goes back to the name "Paginza" …

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

5.85 km

2.91 km

1.93 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

12.4 km

10.9 km

603 m

387 m

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

29°C

14°C

0 %

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Birkensee – Birkensee Beach loop from Lauf (rechts Pegnitz)

Weissensee (Erlenstegen Forest)

Bench and picnic table in forest clearing

Bridge Fork at Pegnitztal East

Satzinger Mühle Water Wheel and Restaurant

View of Wöhrder Lake from Ludwig Erhard Bridge

Birkensee

Birkensee Beach

View of the Pegnitz River in Lauf

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